Registered Veterinary Technician, Emergency

Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician – Emergency

Up to $40.00/hour (based on experience) + $5.50/hour overnight shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM
Full-Time | 4/10 Schedule | Wednesday–Saturday | 9:00 PM–7:30 AM

SAGE Veterinary Centers – Concord is seeking an Overnight Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) to join our Emergency team. As one of Northern California's premier specialty and emergency hospitals, SAGE Concord provides advanced emergency and specialty care supported by experienced emergency clinicians and board-certified specialists.

This role is ideal for an experienced RVT who thrives in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional nursing care to critically ill and injured patients. You'll work alongside a collaborative overnight team dedicated to outstanding patient outcomes and continuous learning.

Why Join SAGE Concord?

At SAGE Concord, part of Ethos Veterinary Health, you'll work in the largest Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Hospital in the East Bay. Since opening our state-of-the-art facility in 2022, we've expanded access to advanced Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Neurology, Oncology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Integrative Medicine, Ophthalmology, and other specialty services.

Our overnight team plays a vital role in delivering continuous, high-quality emergency care. You'll manage diverse and rewarding cases using advanced technology while working with experienced clinicians who value teamwork, mentorship, and professional growth.

In Your Day-to-Day, You Will:

• Deliver exceptional overnight nursing care to emergency and hospitalized patients.
• Triage incoming emergency cases and provide compassionate support to clients during urgent and emotionally challenging situations.
• Partner with emergency veterinarians to perform patient assessments, diagnostics, treatments, and procedures.
• Collect and process laboratory samples, including blood, urine, aspirates, and other diagnostic specimens.
• Assist with advanced imaging and emergency diagnostics.
• Induce, monitor, and recover patients undergoing anesthesia and sedation.
• Monitor hospitalized and critical care patients throughout the night, responding promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate patient updates during shift changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and support staff to deliver outstanding patient care.
• Foster a positive, supportive, and collaborative overnight team culture.

What You Bring

• Current California Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) license.
• Minimum of two years of emergency or clinical veterinary experience preferred.
• Strong technical skills including venipuncture, IV catheter placement, anesthesia monitoring, drug calculations, patient restraint and handling, and critical patient monitoring.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced overnight emergency environment.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous learning, and exceptional patient care.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• 401(k) with employer contribution, paid vacation, and sick leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance, VetBloom continuing education access, and ongoing professional development
• RVT license application and renewal reimbursement
• Financial assistance and mentorship toward Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health and wellness resources, uniforms provided, and employee discounts
• Career advancement opportunities within Ethos Veterinary Health

Location Highlight

Concord offers an outstanding quality of life with convenient access to San Francisco, Napa Valley, Mount Diablo, and the greater Bay Area. Enjoy a vibrant community, excellent outdoor recreation, and the opportunity to grow your career at one of Northern California's leading specialty veterinary hospitals.

About Ethos Veterinary Health

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class veterinary medicine and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of more than 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to advance your emergency nursing career while working alongside an exceptional overnight team committed to providing outstanding patient care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to the Talent Acquisition team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.